Nursing Notes and Study Guides for Student Nurses

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Nursing is a demanding and complex field that requires a high level of knowledge, skill, and expertise. As a nursing student or professional, it can be challenging to keep track of the vast amount of information you need to know. That’s where nursing notes and study guides come in. These essential tools can help you stay organized, retain information, and ultimately succeed in your career.

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Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease or sometimes called osteoarthrosis even though inflammation may be present.

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Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is classified as a metabolic bone disorder. It occurs when the creation of new bone doesn't keep up with the removal of old bone. It also causes bones to become weak and brittle — so brittle that a fall or even mild stresses such as bending over or coughing can cause a fracture.

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Pneumothorax

Pneumothorax is one of the disorders of the chest and lower respiratory tract. It occurs when the parietal or visceral pleura is breached and the pleural space is exposed to positive atmospheric pressure.

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Peritonitis

Peritonitis is the inflammation of the peritoneum, the serous membrane lining the abdominal cavity and covering the viscera.

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Peptic Ulcer Disease

A peptic ulcer is an excavation that forms in the mucosal wall of the stomach, in the pylorus, in the duodenum, or in the esophagus.

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Patent Ductus Arteriosus

The ductus arteriosus is a fetal blood vessel that connects the pulmonary artery to the descending aorta. In patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), the lumen of the ductus remains open after birth.

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Pancreatitis

Pancreatitis is an inflammation of the pancreas.

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Osteogenesis Imperfecta

Osteogenesis imperfecta is characterized by bones that break easily often from little or no apparent cause.

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Neurogenic Shock

Neurogenic shock is a distributive type of shock. It is a type of shock (a life-threatening medical condition in which there is insufficient blood flow throughout the body) that is caused by the sudden loss of signals from the sympathetic nervous system that maintain the normal muscle tone in blood vessel walls.

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Myocardial Infarction

Myocardial infarction (MI), is used synonymously with coronary occlusion and heart attack, yet MI is the most preferred term as myocardial ischemia causes acute coronary syndrome (ACS) that can result in myocardial death.